US4089459A
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Coin wrapper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-06
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1997-06-06
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a coin wrapper comprising a sheet of transparent flexible material. The sheet can be snapped to enable it to be formed into a cylinder with predetermined dimensions. Inner circular ridges are provided near both ends of the cylinder to retain coins therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Huard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D65/00; B65D65/02; B65D65/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A coin wrapper comprising a sheet of transparent flexible material, a pair of studs formed near one end of said sheet on one face thereof, each stud being terminated by an enlarged head, four substantially spherical depressions for each stud, each of said depressions having a rim in the opening, said rim to hold one of said heads firmly into said depression after snapping one of said studs into one of said depressions said four depressions for each stud being all in line with said stud, said depressions being adapted to engage said studs to form a cylinder with four diametrical dimensions so that said cylinder is capable of holding pennies, nickels, dimes or quarters, and means to cause tearing of the material surrounding each of said studs upon trying to unsnap said coin wrapper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A coin wrapper comprising a sheet of transparent flexible material, a pair of studs formed near one end of said sheet on one face thereof, each stud being terminated by an enlarged head, four substantially spherical depressions for each stud, each of said depressions having a rim in the opening, said rim to hold one of said heads firmly into said depression after snapping one of said studs into one of said depressions said four depressions for each stud being all in line with said stud, said depressions being adapted to engage said studs to form a cylinder with four diametrical dimensions so that said cylinder is capable of holding pennies, nickels, dimes or quarters, and means to cause tearing of the material surrounding each of said studs upon trying to unsnap said coin wrapper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A coin wrapper according to claim 1, where said tearing means comprise a substantially half circular cut through said transparent material around each of said studs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A coin wrapper according to claim 2, which comprises inner ridges formed by debossing said sheet along parallel lines running from one end of said sheet where one group of four depressions are provided to a point at the other end of said sheet short of a corresponding stud.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |